'Sola' or 'Sora' is a term in dialect meaning 'sole of a shoe'. This gourmet cheese has this name because of its low, flat shape. It is made from an ancient recipe rediscovered in Valcasotto. Each form of Sola Sora has a characteristic mark left by the knot tied in the binding used when the curd is wrung out.

Sola Sora is a raw cow's milk cheese with a soft, yielding consistency and a buttery smell. It is ideal accompanied by summer salads and also in fondues.